Arts Alive, Pines share the spotlight at Tibbits

Learn moreTibbits art gallery is open during all performances or by appointment. Tibbits is located at 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater.For information on the exhibit, to make an appointment f...

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Tibbits art gallery is open during all performances or by appointment. Tibbits is located at 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater.

For information on the exhibit, to make an appointment for viewing or to learn more about Arts Alive, call Tibbits at (517) 278-6029 during normal business hours or visit www.Tibbits.org.

For information on the Pines Senior Respite program, contact Hurley at (517) 279-8847.

COLDWATER — Arts Alive and the Pines Senior Respite program share the spotlight at the Tibbits Opera House art gallery this December with their exhibits "All Dolled Up" and "Young at Art"

The Arts Alive exhibit on one level of the art gallery features 16 pieces around the theme "All Dolled Up." The group presents rotating exhibits each with a different theme, all intended to spark creativity and leave room for interpretation. Each exhibit also features people’s choice awards, where attendees are encouraged to vote for their favorite art. Awards with cash prizes are announced at the close of the exhibit.

"Artists from Battle Creek, Allen, Coldwater and Union City have joined this exhibit which will remain up until Jan. 7, 2013," said Susan Miller, Arts Alive vice president.

On the second level of the gallery, the Pines Senior Respite Program showcases work from clients in the adult day program. The program, designed to give caregivers a break or "respite," is a social model which fills participants’ days with fun and activities said Julie Hurley, director of the program.

The respite participants have had an art show since 1997. According to Hurley, "Their art allows the community to see many positive aspects of what can still be accomplished."

"Color, design and texture make up many of the art projects at the respite program," she added.

Each exhibit also allows viewers to know a little about the client and his or her art.

The January exhibit for Arts Alive will be called "Portals and Pathways." Artists of all ages are invited to enter up to three artworks prior to Jan. 6, 2013. The artwork and a $5 per entry fee per piece may be delivered to the Tibbits offices at 93 W. Chicago Street.